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April 30, 2008 Archives

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R.I. technology startup lands contract with MIT Press

5:17 PM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Paul Edward Parker    Email

A Providence technology startup has landed a contract to produce online books for MIT Press, the companies announced jointly today. For Tizra, formed in March 2006, MIT Press is the fifth customer to sign on since it unveiled its Agile......

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Amtrak Northeast corridor up in riders, revenue

11:00 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Paul Edward Parker    Email

Amtrak's Northeast corridor posted January ridership and revenue numbers well ahead of both last year and the national passenger rail company's budget. Amtrak cited improved on-time performance, faster service, higher gas prices and poor competition from the airline industry as......

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Royal Bank ex-chief defends CEO

9:17 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

George Mathewson, former chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland, owner of Providence-based Citizens Financial Group this morning rejected calls for CEO Fred Goodwin to step down after he resorted to a rights offer to shore up capital. The bank......

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Verizon expands its technology investment in RI

9:13 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

Verizon said this morning it is making a capital investment of approximately $86 million in new network technology to expand its FiOS cable television service to more communities in Rhode Island. The company said it is also expanding its Providence-based......

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T.F. Green to install new communication system

7:41 AM Wed, Apr 30, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

The Rhode Island Airport Police at T. F. Green Airport said this morning it will install a new emergency notification system to aid in their communications during emergencies and security breaches. The system, supplied by PURVIS Systems Inc., based in......

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